Need a pick-me-up to get you in the weekend mood? These new videos from Jessie J, Nicki Minaj, and Beyonce should do the trick. Check 'em out: Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, Lil Wayne, and He Who Shall Not Be Named, "Only" I broke my personal rule of never listening to anything involving Chris Brown sings because I love Nicki, and I have to admit I'm addicted to "Only." Luckily in the new video, out today, you can fast-forward through the Chris parts. That way you can get straight to Drake and Lil Wayne's weird raps about how they haven't had sex with Nicki but want to—and keep an eye out for the awkward moment where a guy has a Beats by Dre pill hanging around his neck. Strangest product placement I've seen in a bit. All this to say: It's worth watching. Jessie J, "Masterpiece" Give "Bang Bang" a break on your playlist and try out Jessie J's new track, "Masterpiece." I have a feeling this'll be the next go-get-'em power anthem. Beyonce, "Yours and Mine" OK, so this technically isn't a music video—it's a short film for the platinum edition of her self-titled album. But you can spend 11 read more

We've already looked back on the top pop-culture moments this year, but who were the most talked-about celebs? Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr just released their end-of-year metrics, and you may find some of the names on the most popular lists surprising. Remember how enthralled we were with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's wedding? Well, Kim was only the 10th most-mentioned entertainer on Facebook (and Kanye didn't even crack the top 10—no one tell him). That said, the Kardashian-Jenner-Disicks essentially dominated Tumblr. Here, see which celebs, movies, and TV shows got all of our likes, comments, and @ mentions in 2014. Most Talked-About Entertainers on Facebook in the U.S. 1. Beyoncé 2. Pharrell Williams 3. Nicki Minaj 4. Taylor Swift 5. Jimmy Fallon 6. Iggy Azalea 7. Katy Perry 8. Pitbull 9. John Legend 10. Kim Kardashian Most Talked-About TV Shows on Facebook in the U.S. 1. Game of Thrones 2. Orange Is the New Black 3. The Walking Dead 4. The Big Bang Theory 5. Downton Abbey 6. American Horror Story 7. Sons of Anarchy 8. True Detective 9. How I Met Your Mother 10. Scandal Most Talked-About Movies on Facebook in the U.S. 1. Frozen 2. Guardians of the read more

Fresh off of their collab on their remix of "Flawless," Nicki Minaj and Beyonce are back working together again. This time it's for Nicki's upcoming album The Pinkprint on a song called "Feeling Myself," which is exactly what two women of their talent and confidence levels should call a song. Listen in: What do you think? read more

Now this is what I call break the Internet. Last night, "royalty" from both sides of the pond converged when Prince William and Kate Middleton met Beyonce and Jay Z at the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers game (basketball royalty was also present in the form of "King" LeBron James). And no, the Barclays Center did not explode due to an overcapacity of star power. I knew the meeting was a strong possibility after viewing the royals' schedule for their New York City trip, but that didn't make me any less giddy when it did. But even more so, I would have *died* to have been a fly on the wall during their conversation (do you think Beyonce told Princess Kate how she's sometimes referred to as Queen Bey?). According to People, though, it was all pleasantries, with Jay Z wishing the royal couple a Merry Christmas. Other adorable-but-also-odd moments: Will's casual clothes (there's something about him in plaid with his sleeves rolled up that makes me giggle), Kate and Will appearing on the Jumbotron, and LeBron presenting them with a tiny Cavs jersey for Prince George (somehow, I doubt he'll be wearing that any time soon). A photo posted read more

Dressing yourself can be tricky enough, but imagine trying to plan an outfit for a fictional character—it's nothing short of amazing. Fashion's became more and more important in entertainment as a crucial part of the whole story line because let's be real: Would Olivia Pope really be the same boss lady if not for her tailored outerwear and Prada tote? Would Dr. Mindy Lahiri feel as much like your best friend if she were wearing all-black every day? I think not. Most Fashionable TV Character In case you ever need a reminder that being in power looks good, just turn on the TV. The year's best had a lot of powerful women wearing amazing clothes (giving us so many ideas for what to wear to work in the morning). House of Cards' Claire Underwood is conniving but impeccably outfitted, and Olivia Pope's got a signature style that hit the real streets this year, with tons of pieces worn on the show available through The Limited's Scandal collection. Reign provides all the gorgeous period costumes you could want, and Mindy Kaling's real-life love of fashion always shines through in the bright, playful pieces picked for her doctor alter ego. The newbie read more

Because it's Beyoncé's world and we're all just living in it, she has launched her own line of nail wraps in four cool patterns with NCLA. And, hey, Queen Bey has good taste, I'd let her pick out a design for my nails. But the thing is I'm kind of over nail art—and I know a lot of you guys are too. So here's how I'd wear them: as an accent nail. Because who doesn't love an accent nail? Plus making things her own is kind of Beyonce's whole life strategy, so I feel she'd approve. So If I were going to wear one of these cool patterns, on, say my ring finger, here's what I'd wear on the rest of my nails (starting from the left): For the Je Ne Sais Quoi design, I'd go with a bright orange like NCLA's I'm With the Band. For No Rest in the Kingdom, I'd go peacock with a shade like Essie's Butler Please. For I Come With a Side of Trouble, I'd go black with Chanel Le Vernis in Vertigo. And for the plaid I Woke Up Like This, a bright cherry red like L'Oréal Colour Riche Nail Polish in Red read more

From Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's big day to the Solange and Jay Z elevator drama, these were the biggest entertainment stories of 2014. So let's break down which ones we saw coming and which ones took us by surprise. In Baby News... Best: Ryan Gosling & Eva Mendes We didn’t learn Mendes was pregnant until the third trimester—or daughter Esmeralda’s name until a month after her birth. Was the CIA involved? Worst: J.P. & Ashley Rosenbaum The Bachelorette’s J.P. and Ashley practically live-tweeted her pregnancy and labor. TMI. In Wedding Headlines... Best: The Brangelina Nuptials Angie and Brad finally tied the knot—so quietly we didn’t know they’d wed until days later. Worst: The Kimye Nuptials With Kim and Kanye, we had a date two months out, and a bridal-themed Vogue cover one month before the big day. In TV-Character Deaths... Best: Will Gardner We’re still reeling from the loss of Will Gardner on The Good Wife. Never saw it coming. Worst: "The Mother" The rumors were true. The Mother died on the series finale of How I Met Your Mother. Tear. In Tabloid Gossip... Best: The Knowles-Carter Elevator Scene Per Beyonce, “Sh-t go down when there’s a billion dollars read more

In case you've been checked out from the Internet and weren't aware, Beyoncé just released two new songs and, as expected, they're awesome. While "Ring Off" definitely got the rumor mill going, I could care less. As soon as I watched the crazy fun "7/11" video and got a whiff of Carrie Bradshaw, I knew I had a new favorite. The video's ultra casual, so much so that in lieu of pants, Bey's wearing boy-short underwear for most of it. Now, think back to the first time you even thought about girls wearing men's-style briefs. Do you have an image of Carrie in a white pair and matching tank top, hanging around her apartment all stylish-like (I've got a vision of her brushing her teeth and talking to Aiden—anyone else?) It was that Sex and the City moment that really introduced the world to a new category of women's underwear and suddenly it was an It item. I mean, for the last few years of high school, all my friends and I wanted for birthday gifts were boy shorts from American Eagle. We were girls obsessed. Beyond the shared undies, there's also a lot of Carrie and her girlfriends present read more

Well, here’s the MOST perfect thing to usher in the weekend: This groom and his groomsmen dancing for almost six straight minutes to six different songs, including “Crazy in Love” and “Bootylicious.” It pretty much made my week: (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Post by Show and Tell. Also: Dianna Agron Shows Us How to Wear an Ultra-Low-Cut Dress Without Shocking Your Wedding Guests Would you want your groom to perform at your wedding? Or would you just die? I think it’s awesome. But then again, my wedding featured this surprise performance, which I couldn’t have loved more. read more

Um, can you say best Friday ever??? Because that is really the only way to describe the end of the week when it kicks off with not one but two brand-new Beyonce singles. The tracks, "7/11" and "Ring Off," were leaked early from the forthcoming Beyonce: Platinum Edition box set, which is scheduled to drop Nov. 24. Thankfully, their advance arrival helped clear up two big misconceptions for me: "7/11" is not an ode to the convenience store, and "Ring Off" is *not* about her and Jay's relationship (so those pesky little rumors can be put to rest again). Listen to them both below. 7/11: Ring Off: As you can now see (hear), "7/11" is a club/casino/night-out-inspired rap tune (anyone else think she sounds like Nicki Minaj?), while "Ring Off" addresses her parents' divorce (and Bey clearly seems to be on Mama Knowles side about that). The tropical, upbeat flair to "Ring Off" is much more my preference (I've already got the tune stuck in my head), but I'm already predicting "7/11" becoming the club anthem of 2015. What do you think of the two new Bey songs? Which is your favorite? read more

Let me go on the record as saying that, until five minutes ago, I was happy with my two kids. But then Beyonce had to go and share this picture from Solange’s wedding of Blue Ivy with the bride and groom, and I’m all, “THAT FACE! That sweet little arm! I want ALL THE BABIES.” A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Nov 11, 2014 at 8:17pm PST I mean, could you just DIE? Also, where’d you pick up that tiny dress, Bey? I’d like it for my baby girl. And the six other daughters I’m now planning on having. Are you having kids at your wedding? If you weren’t planning on it, does this pic of Blue Ivy kind of change your mind? read more

As the details trickle in about Solange's nuptials to longtime boyfriend Alan Ferguson (a.k.a. the chicest wedding in history), one stands out as a very sweet sister-bonding moment with Beyonce. She posted this shot on Instagram with the caption "Dreaming of these flowers my sister put in my hair at dinner. One by one they bloomed in my afro, and stayed there until I danced them away." Dreaming of these flowers my sister put in my hair at dinner. One by one they bloomed in my afro, and stayed there until I danced them away.. A photo posted by S A I N T R E C O R D S (@saintrecords) on Nov 11, 2014 at 5:54pm PST So sweet, don't you think? We've known the sisters are close, so it's not surprising that they'd share a moment like this. But the fact that it was so whimsical and simple—her sister tucking flowers into her hair—just makes the whole thing seem so graceful. And speak of her dancing things out, have you seen the clip of her dancing with her son at the wedding? So cute. read more

The Brit tradition of dressing your wedding party in white is definitely here to stay stateside. In fact, when Solange swapped vows with Alan Ferguson yesterday, she asked ALL of her guests to wear shades of white or ivory, including her maid of honor, sister Beyonce, who wore Torn by Ronny Kobo's Maggie Dress. (That’s mom Tina Knowles on the other side of the bride.) A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Nov 11, 2014 at 7:27pm PST Here’s a crowd shot from Questlove, who DJ’d: Elegance. A photo posted by Questlove Gomez (@questlove) on Nov 11, 2014 at 8:47pm PST Here are 12 ways the white-on-white bridesmaid trend can translate for your own wedding. (A few dresses are technically wedding dresses, so they’re more expensive, but there are several under-$100 options!) TOP ROW FROM LEFT: Chimerically Yours Dress from ModCloth, $94.99. Chloe Dress from BHLDN, $250. Ivory Clara Dress in Silk Chiffon from J.Crew, $295. (25% off with code SHOPNOW) BOTTOM ROW FROM LEFT: Tea Length Dotted Organza Wedding Gown from David’s Bridal, $349. Aisle Be There Dress in Lily from ModCLoth, $164.99. Sophie by Donna Morgan, $194. TOP ROW FROM LEFT: Evangeline Dress from BHLDN, $260. Short Mesh read more

Solange married longtime boyfriend Alan Ferguson today in New Orleans, E! has confirmed. News of their wedding comes five days after Us Weekly confirmed the pair’s engagement. The wedding took place in front of around 50 friends and family members—including Beyonce, Jay Z, and Blue Ivy, all dressed in shades of white—at a church near Solange's New Orleans home. Solange's son, Julez, from a previous marriage, reportedly played a big role in the day. On Friday, the bride and groom were joined by guests—including the bride’s sister, Beyonce—to enjoy a showing of Diana Ross’ 1975 classic Mahogany. Solange paired a white dress with Loeffler Randall’s gold high-heel Amelia sandals and a birdcage-shaped Kate Spade New York Hello Shanghai Pollie bag for the movie night. No word yet on what she wore for the main event. (Or Beyonce’s bridesmaid dress!) * * * * * UPDATE * * * * * The first photos of Solange's crazy-chic backless wedding pantsuit are in! Come see! * * * * * I’ll share more details as I get ’em. Congrats, kids! read more

When Taylor Swift's new music video for "Blank Space" premiered yesterday, everyone was talking about her amazing in-on-the-joke portrayal of a crazy ex. But this isn't the first (nor, I'm sure, the last) lady-revenge music video that we love. Remember these? Carrie Underwood, "Before He Cheats" I consider this the ultimate classic lady-revenge music video—the Godfather of the genre, if you will. Be honest: Who doesn't fantasize about taking a "Louisville Slugger to both headlights" to a jerk's car at least once in her life? Kelly Clarkson, "Since U Been Gone" The "revenge" is fairly light here compared with Underwood—Clarkson at most throws some of the guy's stuff out—but it the sentiment of "living well is the best revenge" is there. Beyoncé, "Irreplaceable" The revenge in this one? That you're not with Beyoncé. Rihanna, "Man Down" This is an extreme example: Ri-Ri literally kills a guy. Blu Cantrell, "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)" Now here's a fun one: After catching her guy cheating, Blu takes her ladies for a shopping spree on his dime. Pink, "So What" Pink wrote this about her breakup with now-husband Carey Hart—and then convinced him to appear in the music video with her. Britney Spears, read more

Can we all take a second and give thanks to the fabulous, fabulous moments when celebs wear items from mass retailers that we can all snap up on our own? I love drooling over expensive designer pieces as much as the next girl, but there's something extra exciting when it's a dress or shirt that came from a store I've been to and is priced low enough that I could charge it to my credit card without raising fraud alerts. Last night, Beyoncé gave me one such rapturous moment when she attended a party for Topshop's new flagship store in Manhattan in a black sequined mini that's still available for sale on the site (it's $130 and here). I loved the look Kendall Jenner picked for a basketball game last month, and I'm prepared to say I love it even more now, knowing that her sweater is from H&M. It's oversize and cozy and basically looks like something you'd live in for the next four months and be forever happy you bought. The sweater is still in stock, costs $70, and you can shop it here. Are you more inclined to buy something if you've seen a celebrity wearing it? read more

Beyonce is having a bit of a beauty moment this week. Not only did she debut a cute wavy bob haircut, but last night at the Tophop Man store opening in New York City she came ready with a line of liquid eyeliner flicked up at the end so precisely, I'm not sure a purer example of makeup perfection has ever existed in the world. Sure, that's a strong statement, but just wait until you see the close-up. Are you ready for this? Here's the detail shot: Just a perfectly smooth, precise line. This is what we all strive to achieve but few ever do—which is why really good makeup is truly an art form. I'm not sure which of her makeup artists was behind it—she uses both Francesca Tolot and Sir John a lot. But whoever it was, major props to him or her. You guys as dazzled as I am here? read more

Everyone who wasn't feeling them can breathe a sigh of relief: Beyonce's super-short bangs are gone. Instead, she now has this wavy bob haircut: Did you see that coming? I bet you didn't. Or maybe you did—the singer does tend to change up her hair quite a lot. She even briefly had a blond version of this cut earlier this year. On topic of whether this will stick: I'm thinking probably not. If there's one thing you can count on with Beyonce, it's that she's always up for trying something new with her hair. Hey, remember when she had a pixie cut for five minutes? Epic. read more

I'm sure the Beygency is *not* happy. According to an alleged screenshot of a release confirmation document, Beyonce is set to drop her second surprise album in less than a year, titled BEYONCE Vol. II. The document claims it will feature 11 new tracks and is scheduled to secretly blow up the Internet on Friday, November 14. Now, we know Beyonce has successfully pulled off one surprise album drop already. But whether she would do it again is almost as mysterious as her decision to get super-short bangs. While I don't have any explanation for the bangs (sorry, Bey), I can try to break down what we know so far about this alleged album. Here are the facts separated from the fiction. [RUMOR]: Beyoncé- Donk ft. Nicki Minaj coming soon... pic.twitter.com/0fFq8zg5x1— Nicki Minaj News (@NMinajExclusive) November 1, 2014 REAL: Parkwood Entertainment is Beyonce's company, and Columbia Records is her label. If she were to put out a second secret album, these would be the forces to help her do it—seeing as Parkwood and Columbia joint-released Beyonce's first surprise album, with 14 songs and 17 videos, in December 2013. RUMOR: The letterhead is legit. Both the Parkwood and Columbia logos are read more